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Print screen is a key function that can help users capture an image of the computer screen. This image can then be copied to the clipboard for use elsewhere. For example, a user may want to save a menu screenshot that can be used on a web page for instructional purposes, or they might need a screenshot of their desktop to be able to copy and paste images from it later on.
How to Make a Print Screen on the Computer
You can take a picture of any window on the computer using the keyboard shortcut. This is a quick and easy way to get a snapshot of the entire screen or a particular window, and you can then paste it into an Office program or other application.
The key that does this is called the “Print Screen” key, and it is usually located to the left of the Function (F1-F12) keys on a standard Windows keyboard. On a smaller keyboard, the key may be labeled something else or be located at a different location on the keyboard.
To make a print screen, first ensure the window that you want to take a screenshot of is active. The active window is the window that is currently being displayed on your computer’s screen, and only one of them can be active at any given time.
On most computers, you can press the Print Screen key on your keyboard and it will automatically copy the image to the computer’s clipboard. Once you’ve copied the image, you can then paste it into an Office program, email message, or other file.
Alternatively, you can also copy the image directly from the computer’s screen, and then paste it into an image editor, like Photoshop, or paint program, such as Windows’ own Paint app.
Then, you can edit the image by adjusting the brightness and contrast or drawing on it. You can even add text to the image if you’d like.
How to Use the Snipping Tool on the Computer
A snipping tool is a built-in feature in all versions of Windows that lets you take a screenshot and then select a portion of it for editing. The tool comes with Microsoft Word and other Office programs, and can be found in the Start menu under All Programs > Accessories.
You can also use the Snipping Tool on a laptop to take a selected capture, which allows you to select a specific area on your screen for editing. This feature works on Macintosh as well, but Apple does not have a dedicated print screen key; instead, you can use the key combinations Cmd+| Shift+1, Cmd+| Shift+2, and Cmd+| Shift+3 to take a screenshot of a specific part of your screen.
The snipping tool can be very useful for creating tutorials or guides, and you can even record the entire computer screen to create a video guide. This can be a good option for people who have trouble reading a computer manual.
